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boxwood

 

[ หˆbษ’kswสŠd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant type

Boxwood refers to a type of shrub or small tree that belongs to the genus Buxus. It is commonly used in gardens and landscapes for hedges and topiary. Boxwood is prized for its dense foliage and ability to tolerate pruning, which makes it a popular choice for formal gardens.

Synonyms

buxus, evergreen shrub

Examples of usage

  • The garden was beautifully framed with boxwood hedges.
  • He shaped the boxwood into an elegant swan.
  • Many landscapers prefer boxwood for its versatility.

Translations

Translations of the word "boxwood" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น buxo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค•เฅเคธเคตเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Buchsbaum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ boks kayu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒั…ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bukszpan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ„ใ‚ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท buis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ boj

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buxus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ๋ก์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆูƒุณูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buxus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ buxus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป„ๆจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bukev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ buxus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะบััƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒฅแƒกแƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boksus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ boj

Etymology

The word 'boxwood' has its origins in the Middle English word 'box', which is derived from the Old French 'buxus' and the Latin 'buxus', dating back to ancient Greek 'pyxos'. The term 'wood' refers to the nature of the plant, indicating it is a woody shrub. Boxwoods have been cultivated since antiquity, particularly in the Mediterranean region, and have a long history in horticulture for their durability and shapeability. Boxwood wood itself is dense and fine-grained, making it valuable for small woodcraft items and fine furniture. Over centuries, various species of boxwood have been used for ornamental purposes, leading to its widespread popularity in garden designs.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,996 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.